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Brunching It Up

WOW...What A Testimony

Automotive History Lesson

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Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Neighborhood Etiquette

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May 2019 Edition

Revving Your Mind Not just Your Engine

Holiday Insights Gifts from the Garden Month National Barbecue Month National Bike Month May 1: May Day May 2: Garden Meditation Day May 3: Space Day May 4: Kentucky Derby Day May 5: Cinco de Mayo May 7: National Teacher’s Day May 10: Military Spouses Day May 11: Eat What You Want Day May 12: Mother’s Day May 13: Leprechaun Day May 15: Police Officer’s Memorial Day May 17: National Bike to Work Day May 18: Armed Forces Day May 20: Be a Millionaire Day May 23: Lucky Penny Day May 25: International Jazz Day May 27: Memorial Day May 28: National Hamburger Day May 30: Water a Flower Day May 31: National Macaroon Day

An old lady was waiting for a car to pull out of a park-ing space at a crowded grocery store one day. When the car pulled out, another car pulled in front of her, and into the space. The teenager hopped out of the car and said to the old woman, "I'm younger and faster lady." The old lady sits there for a second then rams the kid's car. As she backs up and gets ready to drive away she tells the teenager: "I'm older and better insured kid."

From Your Friends at Du Fresne’s Auto Repair

Did you know the term “brunch” was coined in print over 120 years ago and the mezzo meal has never been more popular.

Over Mother’s Day weekend alone, 312 million eggs will be cracked in the United States.

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DuFresne ’s Auto Service News Flash

“A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong

she is until she gets in hot water.”

~ Nancy Reagan

Fritz & Joanne Meyer: "As always they continue to take great care in servicing my car. I recommend."

Joe Janiga: "Great service. Honored the warranty of a part they had put on last fall that failed, let me borrow a loaner for multiple days and threw in an espresso to boot! Go DuFresnes!"

Jeff Scotto: "Excellent service as always. Friendly staff. This is my go to auto shop."

Christi Gonshorowski: "Such a wonderful experi-ence every time, from check in to check out the entire staff is so friendly and truly cares about their customers. Having my car completely vacuumed out was the high-light since I have 3 little kids and it was a nagging task that they just took care of for me- so grateful for their dedicated service!"

Kent Wilson: "Excellent service , fair pricing. Re-paired an outdoor mirror for me. Very satisfied."

Barry & Jane Newman: "Called late morning to see if i could get in, and was totally accommodated even though they were full. They pretty much always do that. Prices are reasonable, ser-vice is friendly, and pleas-ant, and they do a good job. What more can you ask for?"

Walt Carter: "When I ever I have a car problem, I go to Du Fresnes. They keep me on the road. Thanks to a team effort!"

WOW...What A Testimony!

Who knows their August automotive history? 1) Aug. 20, 2004: Tow Jam sets a record-setting 83 tow trucks parade

through the streets of Wenatchee, Wash., to set a Guiness World record.

2) Aug. 22, 1950: Speed Control Patented by Ralph R. Teetor of Hagertown, Ind.; patents a speed-control device that would be de-veloped into what we now know as cruise control.

3) Aug. 23, 1913: Yosemite Motor Vehicle Ban Lifted: For the first time automobiles are allowed into Yosemite National Park.

4) Aug. 24, 1958: First Woman to Race in Formula 1: Maria Teresa de Filippis races a Maserati 250F in the Portuguese Grand Prix to be-come the first woman to race in the Formula 1 Championship.

5) Aug. 25, 1910: Walden W. Shaw and John D. Hertz form the Wal-den W. Shaw Livery Company was founded. It later became the Yellow Cab Company.

6) Aug. 27, 1904: Rhode Island judge, Darius Baker, hands down the first jail sentence (five days) for speeding to a man who was driving over the legal speed in Newport, R.I.

7) Aug. 30, 1899: Henry Ford receives a patent for a carburetor espe-cially designed for use in connection with gas or vapor engines.

8) Aug. 31, 1899: First Automobile Climbs Mt. Washington: Driving a steam-powered Locomobile, F.O. Stanley and his wife Flora climb Mt. Washington in 2 hours and 10 minutes. The Ascent to the Clouds hill climb would first run in 1904.

9) Aug. 21, 1897: Oldsmobile Founded: Ransom Eli Olds forms Olds Motor Vehicle Company in Lansing, Mich. It would become part of General Motors in 1908 and the division closed in 2004.

Now let’s be honest, how many did you really know? :)

Automotive History Lesson

May 2019 Edi t ion


$25.00 OFF (Over $50.00) Any Repair or Service

On Your Hybrid Vehicle Expires May 31st



DuFresne’s Auto Service

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SUDOKU: Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every row, every column and every 3x3 box accommo-dates the digits 1-9, without repeating any. MAZE: You must find your way out in one line. Now… No cheating or erasing. :)

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Hint…Sudoku answers

included within this edition.

Did you know that we have Loaner Cars Available for most Services?

Make sure you ask about one when making an appointment.

Requirements:

Must be 25 or over

Proof of Insurance

Credit Card or Debit Card

Valid Drivers License

4 Oil changes –5 Qts-Most Cars

Brake Inspection

Charging System Check

Good For 1 year of first use. Can be used on all cars in family.

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May & June 2019

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Because of you, we are able to continue servicing

our amazing guests!

THANK YOU To Our Referral Customers

of the Month

Codi Hough Mathew Dunn Courtney Bell

Every customer is special and each month,

someone makes our day much brighter.

Customer

of the Month

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These crepes are delicious and very rich! Be sure you have at least 1 hour to prepare, they are worth every minute!

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Directions 1. Place the eggs, milk, water, melted butter, flour, and salt in the pitcher of a

blender; blend until smooth. 2. Blend the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and va-

nilla with an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream. 3. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour or scoop

the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 2 tablespoons for each crepe. Tip and rotate pan to spread batter as thinly as possible. Flip over when the bat-ter is set and the edges are beginning to brown. Cook until the other side begins to brown. Stack finished crepes on a plate, cover with a damp towel and set aside.

4. To serve, fill each crepe with 1/4 cup sliced straw-berries and 1/3 cup of the cream cheese filling, roll up and top with a small dollop of the cream cheese filling and more sliced strawberries.

1 1/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 4 cups sliced strawberries



Neighborhood Etiquette: How to handle...

A Noise Complaint (e.g. loud music/tools or dogs barking)

Ask them to observe reasonable quiet hours (10PM to 8AM is a realistic request.) If it’s still an issue, you may need to call your town clerk to find out your rights.

An Unkempt Yard For trash and safety issues (like slippery ice or toys thrown all over sidewalk), be direct... “I nearly fell outside your home. I know someone who shovels snow.” No dice? Contact your town’s code en-forcement division.

New Neighbors Welcome them, with or without a gift (cookies, houseplant, etc), or invite them over for coffee. From there, you might become best buds or keep your dis-tance.

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Spicy Shrimp Tacos w/ Cilantro & Lime

Ingredients: 3/4 tsp salt 1tsp paprika 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp curry powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1/8tsp cinnamon 2lb large shrimp, peeled and divided tortillas Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

To make the seasoning, mix together the salt, paprika, cumin, curry powder, cayenne, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over shrimp and toss to combine. FOR GRILLING: Preheat grill on medium heat and spray with cooking spray. Thread shrimp on skewers and place on grill for 1 to 2 minutes ( until pink ) then turn over and cook and additional 30 seconds to 1 minutes, depending on how you like them. Fill tortillas with shrimp. Squeeze lime juice over top and garnish with chopped cilantro. FOR PAN FRYING: In a large skillet, melt about a tablespoon of light butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally for about 3 to 5 minutes. Shrimp should be opaque throughout. Fill tortillas with shrimp. Squeeze lime juice over top and garnish with chopped cilantro.

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